Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) form a legal agreement between you (“user,” “you,” or “your”) and Novi Marine Brokers (“we,” “us,” “our”) regarding your use of www.novimarinebrokers.com and any related Services. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our Services.

2. Services Provided

Marine Brokerage Services

• Novi Marine Brokers facilitates the buying and selling of commercial fishing boats & vessels, fishing licenses & quotas, marine equipment, fishing gear, and seafood.
• Users can list items for sale or contact sellers to make purchases.

Listing Policies

• We offer both broker-assisted listings (commission-based) and fee-free listings (commission-free sales).
• All listings must comply with applicable laws and regulations. Users are responsible for the accuracy and legality of their listings.

Responsibilities of Buyers & Sellers

• Buyers: Must conduct due diligence on any listed items before making purchases.
• Sellers: Must provide accurate descriptions, maintain legal ownership, and comply with all relevant regulations.

3. SMS Communication & Consent

SMS Updates

• By providing your phone number and agreeing to these Terms, you consent to receive SMS messages regarding transactions, account updates, and customer support.
• Message frequency may vary.

Opt-Out

• You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any SMS message we send you.
• Standard message and data rates may apply.

Compliance

• We comply with applicable SMS regulations, including but not limited to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and The Campaign Registry (TCR) requirements.

4. Liability Disclaimers

Condition or Legality of Items

• Novi Marine Brokers does not inspect or guarantee the condition, quality, or legality of items listed on our platform. All transactions are conducted between the buyer and seller.

Disputes Between Users

• Any disputes arising between buyers and sellers must be resolved directly by those parties. Novi Marine Brokers is not liable for resolving such disputes.

Lost Transactions or Financial Losses

• Novi Marine Brokers is not responsible for any lost transactions, lost revenue, or other financial losses that may occur as a result of using our Services.

No Warranties

• The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

5. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on our website. Your continued use of our Services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

6. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nova Scotia, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or our Services will be exclusively resolved in the courts located in Nova Scotia, Canada, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

• Novi Marine Brokers
• Business Address: 674 Main Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, B5A 1K3
• Phone: (902) 742-7207
• Email: dane@novimarinebrokers.com

Additional SMS Compliance Notice

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive SMS notifications from Novi Marine Brokers. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply “STOP” to opt out. Reply “HELP” for assistance. Visit https://novimarinebrokers.com/content/privacy-policy for our Privacy Policy and https://novimarinebrokers.com/content/terms-of-use for our Terms & Conditions.